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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08

drew forth from the recesses OF his baggy
flannel shirt two long heads and long
necks with small down covered bodies al
tached.8 ~ -a.-..
Another curiosity near the lake is what
Is called Moose Springs. From the mouth
Of cave in the side of bluff bursts
forth a river of considerable size: Inc
sparkling water, after seething ana roar
ing under the weight Of great pressure or
other hidden forces, spreads out over
rocky bed of glistening quartz ~ leet
wide, and leaps from ledge to ledge down
the precipitous heights. Thousands OF
mountain trout are continually trying to
stem that tumbling torrent. They can De
seen fOuucing in the air from morning
till night in their effort TO gain the under
ground river, after following the tumult-
Gus Snake to the great summit OF the
great watershed OF the continent. In
dams catch and pack away from that
place tons of trout every year. Wnen
we visited the fishing ground, hungry
nomadic tribe or dusky natives, after
weary days Of travel, were arranging
camp and looking happy over the pros
pect of sumptuous meal. They were
to feast on fish that were yet uncaught.
After lighting the log fires the fisher
men repaired to the foot of the steep in
cline by the rushing outlet Of the sub
USTEan6aQ rlNeTs EdOu udu cut d sicuuoA
rod and shaped the end OF it to fit loosely
the hollow end of buck's-horn spear
tip. A strong cord attached the tip to the
rod or haft of the spear. A muscular
brave would step forward, brawny,
hard arm would raise the simple imple-
ment above his head, where it would
balance for a second, and then like an
arrow it would be hurled into the water.
with sure aim; trout would flash his
speckled sides in the sun, the blood
would flow in q red cloud down the
stream, and a fine fish would be
landed on the green sward. The buck
horn tip would pass through the body and
slip from the halt as it was pulled back.
The cord fastening the tip to the rod
would hold the fish. let him founder as he
would. After catching about tel pounds
for each member of the company they
proceeded to cook the evening meal in a
manner as simple as it was strange.
Large quantities of soft clay were dug
from the bank and kneaded to the con-
slstency OF dough, and each fish was
separately incased in a coating OF about
an inch thick and thrown into the fire
to bake,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
ON A FLOATING ISLAND.
Growing Trees Driven About by the
Wind.

Wind.
One of the wonders of Henry's Lake is
the floating island, says a correspondent
of the San Francisco Cali, writing from
the Snake river country of Idaho. When
we camped at night a lovely island was
within a stones throw OF us. We decided
TO explore it in the morning. The soft
green carpet, The dropping willows ana
stiff little pines, so near the shining sur
face of the cool blue water, filed us with
a desire to rest IN their shade. When
morning came the island was gone. Five
miles away we could see the little trees
waving in the wind that had waited them
TO the opposite side of the lake. The wind
changed, however, and the mysterious
island came on its daily orbit and rested,
while all nature was hushed that lovely
afternoon, near where we had first seen it.
We paudled a raft of logs TO its border. IL
was circular in shape, and 900 feet in
diameter. The outer edge was a tough
sward. and 80 thin that 1t gave down I'M
der the weight OF man ana let MN lnto
the water boot-top deep. A few feet from
ihe edge It would support the weight OF a
horse. The floating mass we found TO be
n mat of grass roots, Overspread with a
tbin LAYER of de3ayed vegetable matter.
The small trees had taken root in that
blanket of mold. They rocked and
swsyed from side 10 side as we walked
oro,ind them. AS we approached the
island a large number of swans were seen
m swim away. There seemed to
ne two kinds white and gray.
Their cultural calls could be
hoard Ave miles. In the wake of
some that evidently were filing the Office
NJ mother, as they foated maJestically
awav. we're following the cygnets, fluffy
ana roupd like punches of tow. In the
grass near us was swan tluttering and
srvirp as she stretched out her long neck
and spread out her broad white wings.
She smashed into the water when we
we're twenty-five feet distant and disap-
reared When we next saw her she was
lar ont on the lake swimming rapidly,
with three or four very small young ones
r,ose beblnd. She had MANAGED to get
them ont of the nest and into the water,
Qua thew mad followed her. They we're
not one day old In the nest from which
thev had been hurried were five eggs not
vet hatched. Two white, soft, fiat bills
had mat broken through the hard shell.
Tho int man OF the party contracted to
comnIete the hauching process in the
hosarn Of his shirt, and we carried the Two
egys 10 camp. our incubator was sue
cess. apd Oh the following morning he
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08

MERCHANTS, manufacturers, mechanics,
WI CORPORATIONS, and all others in need OF
printing. hthographing, and blank books can
have their orders promptly filled. at mode
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ING HOUSE SWhitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08

1CEAEMpED That the presence Of Gen
nj MEWlOEn erals Beauregard and Early,
who are IN charge of the drawings, 10 u guar
antee OF absolute fairness and integrity, that
the chances are all equal, and that no one can
possibly divine what numbers Will draw a
Prize. All parties, therefore, advertising to
guarantee Prizes in this Lottery. or holding
out any other impossible inducements, are
swindlers, and only aim to deceive and de-
frau3 the unwary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
THE MORRISON HOUSE

One of the Largest Boarding Houses
the South,
HAVING been newly fitted up Affords
III pleasant rooms good board with pure
Artesian Water, at prices to suit those wish
ing regular, transient or table accommodate
tl0ns. Northeast corner BrOughton aud
DraytOn Streets opposite Marshall House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
MARSHALL HOUSE,
DUES sCREvEN HOUSE.

TNHIS popular hotel Is now provided with a
Il Passenger Elevator (the only one in the
city and has been remodelGd and newly fur
nished. The proprietor, who by recent pur-
chase is also the owner OF the establishment,
spares neither pains u r expense in the enter
talnment OF his guests. The patr mage OF
Florida visitors Is earnestly invited. Tho
table of the Screven House is supplied with
every luxury that the markets at home or
abroad can Afford.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
OuaGfe.t Merit

or that beautIter OF the Teeth, sozo-
DON'T, is that It's effect upon the mouth is
refreshing, while as a means OF cleansing
the teeth. and improving the breath. IL
stands alone.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
unprecedented ATTRACTION
OOVER HALF A MILLION DIsrRIBUT1D!
Louisiana State Lottery Co.

Incorporated in 1863 for 20 years by tho Leg
lslature for Educational and Charitable pnr-
poses-with a capital of $1,000, 000-to which a
reserve fund Of over $550,000 has since been
added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fran
ehisc was made u part OF the present State
Constitution adopted December I'd. A. ID. 1879
The emily lottery eUer U0ted and endorsed
bu the people Of any State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08

ItsGrand Single Number Drawings
take place monthly, and the sent
Annual Drawings regularly every
six months Jun and ftC .uID T..
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. FIRST GRAND
DRAWING, CLASS y, IN THE ACADE.
MY OF MUSIC. NEW ORLEANS,
TUESDAY, January II, 1S37-2OOth
Monthly Drawing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
Capital Prize $3.50. 900.

2,l79 Prizes. amounting to........-....S $685., COO
Application for rates to clubs should DO
made only to the office of the Company in
New Orleans.
For further information write clearly, CIV
ing full address, POSTAL NOTES. Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange in
ordinary leLter. Currency by Express at our
expeneel addressed hi. A OAUPHIN,
New Orleans. La.
orM. A. DAUPHIN. Washington, D. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18
LOCAL BREyITEEs.

A colored boy stole an ACCORDION from The
store of Mr.. f. L. Van Au&en last night.
To show The lack of political interest in
this city it can be stated TINT not over forty
democratic voters participated in the ward
meetings held last night.
Blind Tom, the musical phenomenon,
reached Nav 7 ork yesterday morning with
his mother, and was placed in the charge oi
his new committee, Mrs Elise Bethune.
Biscoe, the Dixon murderer, now confined
in the Leonardtown Jail, is apparently per
fectly happy. lie talks to any who wilt listen
to him, and sings &c fill in the odd moments
The country residence of DR.. D. N. Rust,
near this city, aud thirteen acres OF I'M
proved land, on which are 1900 fruit trees,
will be sold at pubic auction on Saturday
next.
The roof Of the shed of the spoke factory
Mt the foot of Cameron street caugnt nre
again yesterday evening, but the flames
we're extinguished without an alarm being
sounded
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Charles p. Bichsler and
Annie B. Wrenn, of Fairfax county, and to
Minor w. Jett and Sarah A. Sullivan, both
OF Stafford county, We.
A youth named Edward Powell, who
lives on upper King street, was accidental.
ly shot in the leg by companion named
Sydney Smith, while cunning near the
dyke" in Cameron run, this evening.
meeting Of the Old Dominion Building
Association directors was held last night at
which Mr.. Worth HulGsh was elected trea-
snrer, vice MIR. e. H. O'Brien, withdrawn.
Mr.. Alexander Lyles was elected director
in place of Mr. Hulfish.
The committee on streets expect to have
conference in few days with some of
the officials Of the A. and +. railroad in ref
erence to having flagman stationed at
Prince street, and also in reference to the
grade of the road or Fayette street.
Two young ladies of this city, who are
visiting in Orange county, attended church
last Sunday, and when the hymn was given
out joined with the congregation in singing.
tn short time the rest of the congregation
ceased singing to listen to the voices of the
strangers who had to conclude the hymn
alone Tt is said that so completely have
the voices of the young ladies captiyated
the residents of tho village in which they
arc visiting that when they sing in the
evening the house where they are staying is
surrounded by anxious listeners.
Acting Mayor Strauss has givon orders to have
the underground in Penny Hill burial ground cut
down and tho grounds cleared up. Superintend-
ont Balcngcr is now engaged in tho work.
Mr. G. +. Price will have somc fine salt water
taors snd tout for sale in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

THE FREE DELIvERY.-The Postmaster
General yesterday ordered the free delivery
system to be established IN this city, the
service to commence on the first of October
next. Before that time it is expected that
the Remembering of the houses and the
placing of the names Of the streets on the
lamps will have been completed, and
the other preliminary arrangements made.
Two postotlice officials were in the city yes.
,criay and said that all these details must
nc completed before the system could be es
iablished, and that as soon as they were
completed the necessary additional furni-
lure for the office and the letter boxes TO be
placed GU the street lamp posts will be or
dered There will be forty such boxes put
up in different parts of the city, and four
letter carriers will be appointed. Already
there are between sixty and seventy appli-
cations for the position OF letter carrier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

SALE OLA NEWSPAPER OUTFIr.-The sale
of the material used in the publication OF
the Home and Farm Register recently pub
former proprietor, purchased it in, through
his representative, Mr. NJ d. Hall, for $77775.
Mr.. Taylor contemplates starting paper
elsewhere Mr. Geo. III. Baker, who leased
the Office while in tho hands Of the receiver
will procure an entire new Quilt and start
the paper again under the same name.
There was bat littio competition in the bid
d ~, the stock company. formed BY ctiz ms
OF Fairfax county, going as lar as $500. Mr..
Baker is 81 practical printer and says he feels
confident of success although there have
been several failures in the town in the
newspaper business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL.
NEW FEATURES
AZ
Randolph Macon College.

For the FlFfY-TIIlRD SESSION, which opens
September 49,. SS7, we have pleasure in an
ncuncing in addition 10 the advantages heretofore
offered the following new facilities
l. a general renovation of buildings and i'm
prOveincnt of grounds, accomplished during the
past session. making our arrangements for the
comfort and health OF student; very superior
Among these VIC note especially an AETEsIAN
WELL, furnishing IN abundant supply of pure
water absolutely free from the possibility Of con-
Elimination by surface drainage.
II. The enlargement OF our Scientific Course by
the addition Of an Adjunct Professor of Physics
and the purchase of largo amount of new appa-
ratus to he imported from Europe for that do
pa:lmcn!.
H. An entirely new feature is our Depart
mcnt Of Physical Culture" npon the Sargent sys-
tcm under tho care of Professor j. B. Cronshaw,
a. NJ 1t is designed to do away with the re-
proach that college training too often destroys
the health OF The body il its efforts to develop tho
mind 1t offers regular course of systematic ex-
crcisos under competent Instructor, and with
apparatus constructed not to test the superiority
Of one student over another, but to develop each
Que individually 10 the best he IS capable of Ro-
business OF health ana vigor and grace of body
are the objects sought. Striking results have
boeu attained ct Harvard University aud else
where whore this system has been tried, and wo
deem its establishment here an important adj
varcc Taosc who are specially interested in this
feature will please write for cur special circular.
" The new brick building which is b,ng
erected for the Department Of Physical Culture
will also contain
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS, SHOWER
BATHS, SPRlNkLERS, &c,
for the use of students.
Jsf;- Attention is called to the reduced cxrer Sc
shown in our last catalogue.
70 catalogues or special information address
RICHARD IRBY, Sccty. and Treas, or
w. w. SMITH, AM President.
anglo cow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

GOVERNORS STAFF.-Gov. lice has ap.
pointed on his staff Col G.. OBJ. Cowardin
and Gel. s B. Witt His staff, which is now
complete, is as follows: Col. Richard T.
Beirne, chief of'stah; Col; John Hampton
James, Col. Philip Haxall, Col. G. OBJ.
Cowardin and Col S. B. Witt. II the Gov
ernor's duties will permit he will visit Phil
sdeiphia on September 10, i6 and II, at the
time of the celebration of the hundredth an
niversary OF the adoption of the Constitu.
tion and Atlanta on October 18th, accom-.
panied on both occasions by his staf.-Sate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

PERSONALLY Stephen Woolls, former
ly of this city, but now of Richmond, is
in the city Oh short visit to his friends.
Among the guests at Sweet Springs,
w. Va, is Rev Carl Grammer, the new
prolesso. al the Theological Seminary. His
sermons have given great satisfaction; sim
pie, strong and evangelical.
Geutlemen from this city who attended
the Grange Camp, near Falls Church, yes
terday, Say that Mr.. Jas. p Machen is the
choice Of the democrats OF Fairfax county
ior the House Of Delegates.
Gen g. w. G. Lee who has been exceed
ingly i'll at Ravensworth, in Fairfax county,
is now able 10 walk about his room, and
ncpes soon to be about again. He was Wis.
lied yesterday by bis brother Capt. r. E.
Lee, of New Kent county.
Councilman Sweeney is confined to his
home by sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

WARD MEETINGs.-The democrats OF the
CITY held ward meetings las night TO select
delegates to the convention which meets
here on Wednesday next to nominatea can
didate for State Senator from the counties OF
Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William.
As Mr.. Meredith will not be q candidate for
re election and as the claim of Fairfax for
the honor of naming the Senator is recog-
nized by the other counties IL the district,
there were no contests for delegates, 1t be.
ing a foregone conclusion that Mr.. h. w.
Moore, OF Fairfax, would be the choice OF
the convention. and whereas none OF the Al
exaudsia delegates were instructed, all, 1t Is
understood will support him for the posi-
ton.
The meetings were but SHINY attended
aud the business was transacted IN short or
der. Owing TO some misunderstanding the
FIRST aud Second wards only elected two
delegates each, one for each two hundred
democratic voters while tho Third
wards elected one delegate for each one
hundted voters. This will make but little
difference, however, ~ ia The convention
tn, voting strength of the wards will DC cast
The following is the result of the meetings:
The Fist wnrd nesting which Was held
Al Concordia Hall was called ia order by
was elected chairman and Mr.. ls. Q. Mon
zoe secretary Messrs. Orlando Wood and
|roeodore Cook we're elected delegates, with
i,awer 10 select their own alternntes. The
delegates were unustructed.
The second ward meeting was held ut the
% sun engine house and WIS presided over
hy hir w. II Marbury, while Mr.. r. M.
Latham was chosen secretary. Messrs.
Leonard Marbury and Z. NJ. Adams were
chosen delegates to the convention.
The Third ward meeting was bold at the
old court house and was called to order by
Mr.. Julian w. Holt. Mr.. B. +. Penn was
elected chairman and Mr.. Francis Lovejoy
secretary. The following were elected dele,
gates b f. Penn, j. w. Holt, Samuel
G. Brent, VIM Rodgers, VIM. II. Smith, c.
e. Stuart, French Smoot.
Ifthcre was a meeting held in the Fourth
ward, which is doubtful, the proceedings
could not be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

NEW ENTERpRIsE.-Mr.J ]. G. Rsisner has
established at the upper end OF King street
a mnuuiactoryfor making combinationwood
and wire fence, a NEST convenient and useful
invention. and ono we'll calculated to revo-
lrtiopize The present mode of fencing. We
learn that Mr.. r. has already orders for n
quantity of the new fencing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

KILLED IN WAsHINGToN.-An old man
named Albert Petit, OF Westmoreland Co,
while walking through the X street tunnel
10 Washington yesterday was struck by the
engine of an outgoing train Of the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad. When picked up he
vas found to be terrible mashed up, and
shortly after being taken to Providence Hos
pital he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

TIE OLD SUN ENGINE.-The Volunteer
Fircmen's Association of New York started
for the (iremen's convention at Troy las!
night. nearly two hundred strong. About
100 firemen, dragging The old Sun fire en-.
cine, recently purchased by them, and which
bad been FURNISHED up fer the occasion,
formed the picturesque part of the process.
sion. A calcium light carried in wagon
behind the machine caused its brass and
silver mounl;nes 10 glitter, and threw a
bright glow over the long line of red shirts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

MASONIC APpoINTMENT.-W. F. Drink
ard, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia,
has appointed J. G. Little, of Norfolk,
Grand Lecturer of the State, TO ill the va
cancy caused by the death of Peyton s.
Coles
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1g5~Sul scribcrs who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly will please report such failures 10 'hi'
office promptly.
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Don't disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting, but use DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Rsmedy and be cured.
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EXCURSIONS.
Special Saturday Evening Excursion
NORFOLK, FORT MONROE,
VIRGINIA BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
PINEY pAINT md

NOhTOLh, FUhI MUM hUE,
VIRGINIA BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
PINEY POINT and
CORNFIELD HARBOR.
Palace steamer GEORGE LEARY, SATURDAY,
Aug. 90 n m, from Prince street wharf.
Returning, leave Norfolk aud Western Railroad
Company's wharf (only so feet from Virginia
Beach Railroad depot upon arrival of the train
from the Beach, and from the Boston wharf at
4:30 p NJ. Sunday. arriving in Alexandria at
6:30 q. IN. Monday.
To Norfolk and return, $3.50; to Fort Monroe
and return, $3.50; to Virginia Beach and return
including dinner at Beach, $3.25 to Ocean View
and return, including dinner at hotel 49, to
Fort Monroe and return, including breakfast and
dinner at Hygeia Hotel, $3.50.
For other information apply to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
jyl5 tt Agent, Prince street wharf
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LOCAL NEWS.

zcs,- Those who leave the city during the sam
mer can have the GAZETTE mailed to thea for
any length OF time. an the address changed as
often as desired The subscription price is % cts
per month, or at that rate for greater OF less
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

For this section fair weather, winds shifting 70
wcsterly, slight changes in temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

ANOTHER ATTEMPTED SUICIDE young
man named John Williams, painter, last
night attempted suicide by taking lauda-
mum, but his condition was discovered in
time to save his life. 1t appears that youug
Williams last night purchased q small bot
tie of iandanum from King street d uggist
and shortly afterwards drank o portion Of
the drug. He then went to Herbueg's res
taurant and, taking a seat, called for some
oysters His appearance and actions soou
attracted attention and it was then discov
cred what he mad done. Drs. Jones and
klipstein were at once summoned, who adj
miaistered the proper antidotes, and the
would be suicide was soon relieved of the
drug. No reason is given for the rash act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

Tb = GRANGE CAMP, near Falls Cnurch'
y = aited by about six hundred persons
y. ariay, many OF whom were from TINS
cln Col Robert Beverly, of Fauqu'er.
mace 81 speech and urged cooperation and
organ zation upon the farmers. Prof !. n.
Conrad, of the Maryland Agricultural Col.
lege, native of Fairfax, urged agitation OF
the agricultural needs He told the farmers
to identify their boys and girls with the
farm, instil n love CT it in them and teach
them that their dearest interests rest there.
He also urged organization, aud showed
that the increased value ofpropcrty was due
to Grange and other agricultural orgeniza.
tions. Hon. Henry W. Thomas pronounced
the Grange grand thing for the county, as
shown in The fact that Fairfax is the fifth
county in point of taxation taking out city
counties in the State. This prosperity was
also due to Northern immigration. He
urged it as the duty OF the people to sustain
and support the Grange. The grand tour
namentin the afternoon was won by B. Ii.
Swart, Salisbury" After the contest the
coronation took place and last night & ball
was given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-18

POLICE RaPoRr.-l4ast night was cloudy
with rain until 2 o'clock. There were two
prisoners at the stationhouse.
Acting Mayor Strauss this morning dis
posed Of the following cases:
Elijah Morris and Charles Peterson, col.
ored, arrested by officer Taylor, for gaming,
were fined 81 so each and in default OF pay
ment were sent to Jail for Is days each.
Mary Gaskins, colored, arrested for dsor-
DERBY conduct, was fined 81.